2003 Jaguar R Coupe vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar R Coupe would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 23 kg more than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Jaguar | Infiniti |
| Model | R Coupe | M |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 76 L |
